Individual Details

Leon Russel CRAWFORD

(6 Feb 1894 - 3 Oct 1976)

Leon Russel Crawford
Born 1894
Born
To Mr. and Mrs. J. Crawford, of Allison street, a son. (Newton Daily Republican)

1895
Leon Crawford was listed as a 1 year old male on the 1895 census in the household of J. F. Crawford.

1900
Leon Crawford was listed on the 1900 census as a 6 year old male born in Kansas. He was listed as a son to J.F. Crawford.

1905
Leon Crawford was listed as an 11 year old male on the 1905 census. He was listed in the household of J. F. Crawford.

1910
Leon Crawford was listed as the son of J. F. Crawford on the 1910 census in Dodge City, Kansas. Leon was listed as a 16 year old male born in Kansas.

1917
and was appointed wagoner 2nd class gunner 25th A.A. Battery 1st A.A. Sector

1919
Leon Crawford sent a telegram to his parents from Camp Stuart, VA on 15 March 1919 stating, "Arrived here all OK am well and have written."

1920
Leon Crawford was listed as the head of the household on the 1920 census. According to the census, Leon was 25 years old and born in Kansas. Leon was employed by the railroad as a switchman.

1925
L.R. Crawford was listed on the 1925 census as the head of the household. According to the census, he was 31 years old and born in Kansas. Leon was employed as a switchman in the train yard.

1930
enrolled as an ex-service man of the world war having served in the 25 Ante Aircraft Battery of the Army as a wagoner

Leon Crawford was listed as the head of the household on the 1930 census. According to the census, he was 36 years old and born in Kansas. Leon Crawford was employed as a switchman in the railroad yards.

1935
Leon was employed at the Western Train and Yard by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad.

1940
Leon R. Crawford was listed as the head of the household on the 1940 census. According to the census, he was 46 years old and born in Kansas. Leon was employed as a switchman for the railroad.

1960
Leon Retired from the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad on 13 May 1960. Leon was a switchman for the railroad.

1969
had a reception celebrating his Golden wedding Anniversary with Winnie Currey Crawford


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Leon Russel Crawford
Birth: Feb. 6, 1894
Newton
Harvey County
Kansas, USA
Death: Oct. 3, 1976
Dodge City
Ford County
Kansas, USA

Military service: 25th A. A. Battery. 
 
Family links: 
 Parents:
  Judson Foster Crawford (1866 - 1949)
  Josie Winifred Hammond Crawford (1874 - 1954)
 
 Spouse:
  Winnie Letha Currey Crawford (1903 - 1992)
 
 Children:
  Eugene David Crawford (1927 - 2006)*
 
 Siblings:
  Bernice Crawford Allen (1892 - 1959)*
  Leon Russel Crawford (1894 - 1976)
  Marion Richmond Crawford (1895 - 1920)*
  Helen Marjorie Crawford Horton (1900 - 1971)*
  Hugh Judson Crawford (1902 - 1987)*
  Esther Stella Crawford Noll (1905 - 1987)*
  Lois Elida Crawford Maden (1909 - 1972)*
 
*Calculated relationship

 
Burial:
Maple Grove Cemetery
Dodge City
Ford County
Kansas, USA
 
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Created by: Cathy Kessinger
Record added: Oct 17, 2008
Find A Grave Memorial# 30639323

Events

Birth6 Feb 1894Newton, Harvey, Kansas, United States
ChildParent6 Feb 1894
Residence1 Jul 1895Dodge City, Ford, Kansas, United States
EducationBet 1900 and 1901Dodge City, Ford, Kansas, United States
ResidenceJul 19004th Ave, Dodge City, Ford, Kansas, United States
Residence1 Jul 1905an 11 year old white male born Kansas and was listed as Leon Crawford - Dodge City, Ford, Kansas, United States
Education1909Dodge City, Ford, Kansas, United States
Residence28 Apr 19102nd Ward, Dodge City, Ford, Kansas, United States
Residence1 Jul 1915was listed as a 21 year old male born KS working as a clerk living - Dodge City, Ford, Kansas, United States
OccupationDec 1916yard helper, switchman and Eng. for Western Division Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad - Dodge City, Ford, Kansas, United States
OccupationBet 1917 and 1960engine foreman and switchman for The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway System
Military26 Apr 1917and was appointed wagoner 2nd class gunner 25th A.A. Battery 1st A.A. Sector - Dodge City, Ford, Kansas, United States
MilitaryFrom 31 Mar 1918 to 31 May 1918as wagoner at St. Misner 2nd Battle of the Marne - France
MilitaryFrom 28 Jun 1918 to 8 Nov 1918as wagoner in the outer defense of Paris - France
Military20 Feb 1919U.S.S. Ohio - Brest, Bretagne, France
Military15 Mar 1919sent telegram to parents saying had arrived and all was well - Camp Stuart, Virginia, United States
Military28 Mar 1919received an honorable discharge from the United States Army - Camp Funston, Kansas
Marriage24 Dec 1919Dodge City, Ford, Kansas, United States - Winnie Letha CURREY
Residence1920and was employed as a switchman for the AT&SF Railway - 504 av G, Dodge City, Ford, Kansas, United States
Residence7 Jan 1920Avenue A, Dodge City, Ford, Kansas, United States
Birth-shared13 May 1921(Betty Jean CRAWFORD) Dodge City, Ford, Kansas, United States
OccupationOct 1923did not appear on the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad payroll during the month of
Residence1924510 Ave G, Dodge City, Ford, Kansas, United States
Residence1 Jul 1925510 Avenue G, Dodge City, Ford, Kansas, United States
ReligionBet 1927 and 1976Baraca Class Member - First United Methodist Church, Dodge City, Ford, Kansas, United States
ChildParent8 Dec 1927Dodge City, Ford, Kansas, United States
Birth-shared8 Dec 1927(Eugene David CRAWFORD) Dodge City, Ford, Kansas, United States
Military1930enrolled as an ex-service man of the world war having served in the 25 Ante Aircraft Battery of the Army as a wagoner - Dodge City, Ford, Kansas, United States
Residence19 Apr 19301st Ward, Dodge City, Ford, Kansas, United States
OccupationAug 1935Dodge City, Ford, Kansas, United States
Birth-shared10 Nov 1938(Leon Russel CRAWFORD) Charlotte Murray Memorial Hospital, Dodge City, Ford, Kansas, United States
ResidenceBet 1939 and 1942512 Ave G, Dodge City, Ford, Kansas, United States
Soc Sec No709-16-3080
ResidenceApr 1940512 Ave G, Dodge City, Ford, Kansas, United States
Residence1942512 Avenue G, Dodge City, Ford, Kansas, United States
Military1942512 Ave G, Dodge City, Ford, Kansas, United States
Residence1943Dodge City, Ford, Kansas, United States
Mortgage16 Sep 1943Dodge City, Ford, Kansas, United States
Land-Purch (fam)18 Jul 1947lot 7 block 47 for $1.00 plus balance of $250 on mortgage of $1500 - Dodge City, Ford, Kansas, United States - Winnie Letha CURREY
Mortgage14 Oct 1947Dodge City, Ford, Kansas, United States
Residence1953911 2nd Ave, Dodge City, Ford, Kansas, United States
Residence1955911 2d Ave, Dodge City, Ford, Kansas, United States
Memberof the VFW post of - Dodge City, Ford, Kansas, United States
Residence1957911 Second Ave., Dodge City, Ford, Kansas, United States
Residence1959911 2d Ave, Dodge City, Ford, Kansas, United States
Vacation (fam)5 Aug 1959Taos, New Mexico and Arizona - Winnie Letha CURREY
MemberDodge City, Ford, Kansas, United States
Residence1960911 Second Avenue, Dodge City, Ford, Kansas, United States
Land-Sold9 Jan 1960being lot Seven, Block Forty-Seven - Dodge City, Ford, Kansas, United States
NoteMay 1960attended the graduation of Leon Crawford at Emporia State College - Emporia, Lyon, Kansas, United States
Retirement14 May 1960Dodge City, Ford, Kansas, United States
Occupation26 May 1960Dodge City, Ford, Kansas, United States
Residence1962Dodge City, Ford, Kansas, United States
MemberFeb 1967
Miscellaneous12 Oct 1967prepaid for funeral services thru Hulpie-Swaim Funeral Home - Dodge City, Ford, Kansas, United States
Miscellaneous28 Dec 1969had a reception celebrating his Golden wedding Anniversary with Winnie Currey Crawford - First United Methodist Church parlor, Dodge City, Ford, Kansas, United States
Residence1971Dodge City, Ford, Kansas, United States
Member20 Dec 1973St. Bernard Lodge No. 222 A.F. & A.M. - Dodge City, Ford, Kansas, United States
Court (fam)20 Sep 1976power of attorney of - Dodge City, Ford, Kansas, United States - Winnie Letha CURREY
Land-Sold29 Sep 1976for $21,500 - 911 Second, Dodge City, Ford, Kansas, United States
Death3 Oct 1976Dodge City, Ford, Kansas, United States
Burial6 Oct 1976Lot 7, Block 95, Section 3 of Maple Grove Cemetery, Dodge City, Ford, Kansas, United States
Funeral6 Oct 1976Hulpieu-Swaim Funeral Home, Dodge City, Ford, Kansas, United States
Burial8 Nov 1976A tombstone was purchased for, Dodge City, Ford, Kansas, United States
Soc Sec No12 Mar 1953

Families

SpouseWinnie Letha CURREY (1903 - 1992)
ChildBetty Jean CRAWFORD (1921 - 1921)
ChildEugene David CRAWFORD (1927 - 2006)
ChildLeon Russel CRAWFORD (1938 - 1961)
FatherJudson Foster CRAWFORD (1866 - 1949)
MotherJosie Winifred HAMMOND (1874 - 1954)
SiblingBernice CRAWFORD (1892 - 1959)
SiblingMarion Richmond CRAWFORD (1895 - 1920)
SiblingHelen Marjorie CRAWFORD (1900 - 1971)
SiblingHugh Judson CRAWFORD (1902 - 1987)
SiblingEsther Stella CRAWFORD (1905 - 1987)
SiblingLois Elida CRAWFORD (1909 - 1972)

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